Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our Digital Transformation department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud technologies, automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to streamline our software development lifecycle and enhance our cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure and applications
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud-based systems
  • Implement and manage container orchestration platforms
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in DevOps and cloud computing
  • Willingness to work regularly in our office on site in Renningen-Malmsheim, there is a remote part but it is not a remote job.

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related field

Required Skills

  • Cloud Platforms
    • Expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • CI/CD
    • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Argo CD etc.)
  • Automation
    • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
  • Containers
    • Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager)
  • Monitoring and Logging
    • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, CloudWatch)
  • Version Control
    • Proficiency with version control systems (Git)
  • Networking
    • Understanding of networking concepts and cloud networking (VPC, security groups, load balancers)
  • Security
    • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and tools

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving
    • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
    • Ability to quickly understand and solve complex problems
  • Collaboration
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment
  • Project Management
    • Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
    • Ability to manage tasks and timelines effectively
  • Continuous Learning
    • Eagerness to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
    • Proactive in learning and applying new skills

DIVERSE & FLEXIBLE Varied and challenging tasks, with freedom in processing and flexible time management in an industry of the future
SAFE & WELL EQUIPPED Safe workplace with well-functioning home office options
SYMPATHIC & COLLEGIAL Open communication and team events such as our K2 festivals, climbing and running meetings or cooking together are the basis of the great cooperation at K2
ATTRACTIVE & COMPREHENSIVE On-site services such as free drinks, organic fruit basket, free parking spaces, 5 minutes to the S-Bahn or a subsidy for lunch are included
INDIVIDUAL & INTENSIVE We accompany you in your professional development
TOGETHER & LONG-TERM INTO THE FUTURE We actively support you when it comes to retirement planning

OUR COMPANY

K2 Systems—Connecting Strength

We combine strengths: innovative mounting systems, digital technology and people with a lot of know-how and energy to promote sustainable solutions for solar systems. Since 2004, K2 Systems has stood for global power generation from solar energy. The heart is the development of easy-to-assemble fastening systems that are precisely tailored to the needs of our customers. The soul is the common spirit of all employees. Together we define technical innovation and set new service standards, also digitally. At our headquarters in Renningen and nine international locations, we develop and sell mounting systems together with 400 employees for the roofs of this world.